Me: Yes. You will, too, someday. [Then, deciding the time as come to correct a longstanding misnomer of hers:] Actually, you already have nipples. The full parts of women's chests are called breasts. The nipples are the pink parts at the tips where the baby nurses.

Iris: What are breasts for?

Me: For making milk and feeding babies.

Iris: Why aren't they called nursing plumps?

*Posted while nursing. Because that's my life right now: all nursing, all the time.

it's been a little over a year since my son weaned, and we have these conversations often. he is 100% more fascinated now by what breasts are for. can't imagine the conversations we'll have if/when we have another! and btw, nursing plumps is a wonderful new term!